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Paul Sheneman interviews Sara Blakeney, speaker and author of Ready For More: How Millennials Like You are Destined to Change the Church. Sara discusses the central thesis of the book, her hope in God’s work among the millennial generation and the church’s work to release this generation’s God given potential. The post Burlap Podcast Episode 20: Ready For More appeared first on Think Burlap.

This week Paul Sheneman has Chris Folmsbee back on the podcast to discuss leadership traits that millennials want. This is a continuation of the conversation that we started on Episode 18. This week we talk about humility in leadership that millennials desire.   At Burlap we are working on a series of eBooks to help […] The post Burlap Podcast Episode 19: Humility Millennials Want appeared first on Think Burlap.

Paul Sheneman chats with Chris Folmsbee, found and chief creative officer of Burlap, to dig deeper into the ways millennials think about leadership traits. Paul tries to throw Chris some curve balls by having him to react to recent articles and posts about millennial perspectives. The results are a great conversation start for church leaders. […] The post Burlap Podcast Episode 18: How to Lead Millennials appeared first on Think Burlap.

Paul Sheneman sits down with Rev. Russ Ham, the pastor of UMC of Macedonia, to talk about his perspective on ministering to and with the millennial generation throughout his life. As a father to 3 millennials and beginning his ministry in the middle of the millennial generation, he shares his years of experience observing and […] The post Burlap Podcast Episode 17: Pastoral Wisdom on Millennials appeared first on Think Burlap.

Paul Sheneman chats with Billy Byler, the young adult pastor at Witchita Fist Church of the Nazarene. Billy shares about his ministry and helps us understand the value of moving from ministry with and to millennials from interruption to engagement. Check out the follow up blog post on this topic by Billy! The post Burlap Podcast Episode 16: Interruption to Engagement with Millennials appeared first on Think Burlap.

On this episode, the host, Paul Sheneman, compiles some leadership traits that previous millennials guests have discussed to help pastor and church leaders gain perspective on what millennials value in a leader. You’ll hear millennials share about wanting authenticity, hospitable listening in conversation, and hope and care given through mentoring. If you want to have […] The post Burlap Podcast Episode 15: Millennials and Leadership Traits appeared first on Think Burlap.

In this episode, Paul Sheneman talks with Rob Santel, a millennial and small church pastor in transition. Rob helps small church leaders and pastors get a grasp on the challenges and opportunities that come along with reaching and discipling millennials. Rob’s gracious and hopeful perspective on faith and life is a refreshing perspective and one […] The post Burlap Podcast Episode #14: Millennials and Small Churches appeared first on Think Burlap.

In this episode, host, Paul Sheneman, talks with Jen Hibben, pastor of Thrive Church, who shares her experience of trying to disciple millennials. Jen reveals that what works in one context may not work in another context. She also provides creative ways to engage the community in ways that draw millennials into relationship with a […] The post Burlap Podcast Episode #13: Millennials and Discipleship appeared first on Think Burlap.

In this episode of the Burlap Podcast, the second half of the conversation between Paul Sheneman, the host, and Grant Wood, a marriage and family therapist, regarding millennials, marriage and the church is shared. Grant provides some helpful advise to church leaders as they seek to engage millennials and marriage equality as a community. This […] The post Burlap Podcast Episode #12: Millennials, Church, and Marriage Equality appeared first on Think Burlap.

In this episode of the Burlap Podcast, the host, Paul Sheneman, talks with Maddy Fowler, a millennial who is passionate about sharing the Gospel. She specifically wants to see those who are nominal Christians in her generation come to embrace the Gospel as good news for them. Maddy shares how the key elements from her perspective […] The post Burlap Podcast Episode #11: Millennial Wants Conversation appeared first on Think Burlap.